2008 May 15 Gambling News, Events and Happenings - Page 8

Questions and answers on Daily Bulletin stories from readers like you. ECONOMY: $5B spent on sports related businesses in ‘07; up 12.5 percent from ‘04.

No NFL. An economic recession. Rising gas prices. No matter. Angelenos are still willing to pay top dollar to support their favorite sports teams.

Republican state senators are reviving Gov. Deval Patrick’s casino bill in an amendment to the state budget - a move meant to intensify pressure on House leaders, who…